Mechanic Assistant

Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanic Assistant to join our construction team. Wiregrass Construction is committed to taking care of our employees and offers excellent compensation and low-cost benefits, with our health insurance costing as low as $18 per week for a single employee. If you’re interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting mechanics in maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment, performing routine maintenance tasks, and ensuring a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Fuel, grease, and lubricate trucks and other internal combustion equipment. Service batteries and other mechanical parts.
2. Perform safety inspections on vehicles and equipment; conduct routine repair work under the supervision of a mechanic.
3. Change and repair tires; install and service batteries, spark plugs, light bulbs, fan belts, and other simple mechanical components.
4. Assist mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.
5. Pick up and deliver parts, supplies, and vehicles as needed.
6. Repair and overhaul various grounds equipment, including hand and power mowers, tractors, and snow blowers.
7. Wash trucks and equipment.
8. Clean the garage, dump trash, sweep, and mop floors.
9. Perform various operations and maintenance duties involving combustibles, asbestos, or other hazardous materials, utilizing appropriate safety equipment and disposal procedures.
10. Operate vehicles on public roadways.
11. Perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

1. Experience Required: Minimum of one year of experience in maintaining and servicing equipment.

Other Job Functions:

1. Assist other personnel as needed to support the completion of work activities.
2. Fuel assigned vehicles to maintain them in a safe operating condition.

Job Requirements:

1. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
2. Skills to operate trucks and equipment safely, communicate effectively, evaluate schedules, and meet deadlines.
3. Knowledge of vehicle operation, basic maintenance requirements, and driving codes.
4. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, work independently, and make common-sense decisions in potentially critical situations.
5. Significant physical abilities, including lifting in excess of 50 lbs, climbing/balancing, reaching/handling, and talking/hearing conversations.
6. Visual acuity for near/far depth perception and visual accommodation.
7. Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
2. Capable of climbing and balancing.
3. Proficient in reaching, handling, and manipulating objects.
4. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. Good visual acuity for detailed work and driving.

Working Conditions:

1. Exposure to hazardous materials, requiring the use of safety equipment and adherence to disposal procedures.
2. Operation of vehicles on public roads.
3. Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
4. Working independently and making quick decisions in potentially critical situations.